Lucknow: In a significant development, six mazars (religious structures) located within the campus of King George’s Medical University (KGMU) in Lucknow have been declared illegal and unclaimed following an internal investigation. The committee constituted by the university administration reportedly found that the structures were built on encroached university land and that no individual or organisation could produce valid ownership or authorisation documents to establish legal rights over them.
BIG BREAKING: 6 Illegal Mazars on KGMU Medical Campus in Lucknow Declared Unclaimed and illegal.
An investigation committee has found the structures built on encroached university land with no ownership documents submitted.
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According to officials familiar with the matter, the inquiry was initiated as part of a broader review of campus infrastructure, safety protocols, and land utilisation. The investigation examined the origin, ownership, and legal status of the structures situated within the medical university premises. After scrutinising available records and inviting claims from interested parties, the committee concluded that Mazars lacked documentary evidence supporting their existence on university property.
The findings have paved the way for administrative action against the structures, which authorities say occupy land earmarked for institutional and healthcare purposes. KGMU officials maintain that the land belongs to the university and that no formal permission has been granted for the construction or expansion of the mazars.
The move comes amid heightened focus on hospital safety and management of public institutions following the Supreme Court’s directives issued in the aftermath of the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital incident. The apex court had emphasised the need for secure, well-regulated medical campuses and directed authorities to ensure that hospital premises remain free from unauthorised activities and encroachments that could compromise safety, emergency response mechanisms, or patient care.
Sources indicate that KGMU authorities are preparing to remove the structures in compliance with legal and administrative procedures. The demolition exercise is expected to be carried out with the assistance of local administration and police personnel to prevent any law-and-order issues. Security arrangements are likely to be strengthened in and around the campus during the operation.
Officials have stressed that the action is being undertaken as part of an anti-encroachment drive and is not targeted at any particular community or religious group. The university administration has maintained that the issue concerns unauthorised occupation of institutional land and adherence to legal norms governing public property.
The development has drawn attention due to the sensitive nature of religious structures and the prominence of KGMU as one of Uttar Pradesh’s premier medical institutions. Authorities are expected to proceed cautiously while ensuring compliance with court guidelines and maintaining public order.
Meanwhile, administrative officials have reiterated their commitment to preserving the integrity of the university campus, improving security standards, and ensuring that healthcare infrastructure remains accessible and free from unauthorised encroachments.
The proposed demolition is likely to be closely monitored by both government authorities and legal observers, given the broader implications for land management, institutional governance, and the implementation of Supreme Court directives concerning public healthcare facilities.
